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OCR Extract: Text Recognition Made Simple

Transform scanned PDFs and image files into editable text using advanced OCR software and machine learning technology

OCR Extract Tool

Convert scanned documents and image files to editable text with our picture to text converter

Upload Files for OCR Extract

Drag and drop your PDF or image file here, or click to browse

Maximum file size: 50MB

Supports 15+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more. Choose the correct language for better text recognition.

How OCR Extract Works

Upload

Upload your scanned PDF or image file to the image to text converter.

Configure OCR Tool

Choose the language, page range, and advanced settings for optimal text recognition.

Extract Text

Copy the extracted text or download it as a .txt file with our picture to text converter.

What Is OCR Extract?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a machine learning-powered technology that converts scanned documents, PDFs, and image files into editable, searchable text.

The image to text converter analyzes image files, identifies text patterns, and transforms them into a machine-readable format.

OCR can extract text from:

Scanned PDFs where text is an image
Image-only PDFs without a text layer
PDFs with text in embedded images
Documents where copying text directly fails

When to Use an Image to Text Extractor

Ideal for:

Scanned documents saved as PDFs
Old paper records without digital text
PDFs where text can’t be selected or copied
Image files with text to extract
Building searchable archives from scans

Not necessary for:

Native digital PDFs with selectable text
PDFs made from digital sources
Documents where copy-paste already works
Files needing layout preservation (try PDF to DOCX instead)

OCR Tool Limitations & Tips

Our OCR software is advanced, but some limitations exist:

Factors affecting text recognition:

Image file quality (resolution, contrast)
Complex layouts or formatting
Handwritten text (limited support)
Special characters or symbols
Multiple languages in one file

Tips for best results:

Use high-quality image files (300 DPI or higher)
Select the right language for your document
Enable 'Enhance scanned images' for better accuracy
Process smaller page ranges for large files
Review and edit extracted text as needed

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